Brownfields are properties previously used for industrial or commercial activities that may have resulted in low-level soil contamination from oil-related or other hazardous materials. Redevelopment of brownfields can help create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, potentially increase property values and reduce public health risks.

The project is intended to further the City’s overall goals of economic development and environmental health.

Stantec Consulting has been retained to work with the City and community on this project over the next three years. During this time, the City and its consultant will work with property owners to identify and prioritize potential brownfield sites throughout the city, conduct environmental assessments of key properties to determine issues involved and develop clean-up plans where necessary.

Under a newly awarded U.S. EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant, the City of Vancouver is working with the community and interested property owners to identify and prioritize potential brownfield sites through the City, conduct environmental assessments of key properties to determine issues involved, and develop clean-up plans.